Blind Explorers will “See” their Surroundings with Accessible GPS
DAVIS, CA, (July 31, 2006) - On Friday, August 4, 31 blind people from coast to coast, ages 10 to 72, gather for five days of travel adventure. These intrepid travelers are using accessible GPS technology developed by Sendero Group running on a BrailleNote personal data assistant to find their way on hiking trails, throughout the Napa Valley, and around the streets of San Francisco. Sendero's WayFun adventures are an opportunity for blind people to test the bounds of their travel skills as well as demonstrating to others what is possible.
Sendero co-founder, Mike May, blind from age 3 to 46 says, "Picture 31 blind people, white canes and dogs, striding through the city's streets with Braille displays and voice synthesizers announcing the information sighted people take for granted on print signs. I was a candidate for the Amazing Race, which inspired me to create a similar travel event for blind people. With the right tools and techniques, a blind person can go anywhere, anytime."
Sendero Group developed the first ever accessible GPS system for the blind and is known worldwide as a leader in "wayfinding" technology. To schedule interviews, contact Kim Casey at 1-888-757-6810, extension 104 or Mike May's cell, 1-530-304-0007, email: mikemay@senderogroup.com
HumanWare, a Way Fun sponsor, designs and manufactures innovative technology for people who are blind and visually impaired. Focused on enhancing the lives of people with disabilities, HumanWare provides intuitive, intelligent solutions that enable their customers to participate effectively in today’s information intensive and highly mobile society. HumanWare products are designed to last, to grow (and in many cases, to go) with the user. Giving them the independence to compete effectively with peers, to feel connected to be a vital part of the global information age in which we live.
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Sendero Group
1118 Maple Lane
Davis, CA 95616
888-757-6810
www.SenderoGroup.com
HumanWare
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Concord, CA 94520
(800) 722-3393
www.humanware.com